Diplomat Magnum

My new favourite pen is this lovely German-made Diplomat Magnum, recently ordered from Goulet. This pen has it all: writes smoothly, never making me fear of torn paper, even papers that aren’t fountain-pen friendly; a wet tip that flows consistently with no need to adjust or prime even after many days unused; a light and easy feel in the hand and a slim and small nib.

I have both cheap and expensive pens which lack one or all of these traits and it felt so great to find an affordable and accessible pen that ticked every box.

What do you look for in a fountain pen? Do you like scratchy pens that tear your paper or dry pens that need priming or heavy weighted pens that fatigue your fingers?

Why do so many pens have those traits, even the pricey ones, when pens like this Magnum are around? I highly recommend getting this one!